Cup winner’s father dies after watching son’s victory

Kilmarnockâs dramatic Scottish League Cup victory over Celtic was overshadowed by the tragic death of Liam Kellyâs father, who died from a heart attack after watching his son’s cup-winning performance.

Jack Kelly, 59, collapsed after the full-time whistle at Hampden following Killieâs 1-0 win over the Glasgow giants, and was treated by paramedics near the Kilmarnock dugout before being taken to hospital, where he died.Players celebrated on the field after Belgian substitute Dieter van Tornhout headed an 84th minute winner, oblivious to the medical emergency.A spokesman for Strathclyde Police said Mr Kelly collapsed at about 4.55pm on Sunday.âHe was conveyed to Glasgow Victoria Infirmary where he succumbed at about 5.45pm,â the spokesman added.

Heart-broken: Scottish Under-21 Kelly (Picture: PA)

In the post-match press conference, Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels said: âThe dressing room is very despondent and I don’t know why the man above sends down these messages to us.âWe are thinking more about Liam than our triumphalism.âIt is the first time Kilmarnock had won the cup.After the game, Kilmarnock goalkeeper Cammy Bell said: âI’m very close to Liam so it just puts things into perspective for me.âIf I could take away my performance I would, if Liam’s dad was all right.âKelly, 22, was told about the heart attack before Kilmarnock lifted the trophy but the rest of his team-mates had collected their medals before discovering the news.âIt was after getting the cup when I found out,â Bell said.âWe were on the pitch and the kit man told me. The rest of the boys didn’t realise.â